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Romance Language Studies is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:

  • French Language

    Satisfaction:

    Medium

    Avg Grad Salary:

    $58k

    French Language

    French language degree programs teach students how to speak, read, and write French. Some programs focus on French literature and others on the study of the linguistic structure of the French language. Programs that include both a literary and a linguistic component are quite common. Some schools offer specific degrees in French translation and interpretation.

    Because of these concentration options, French language degree program courses vary. The following are some sample classes:

    • The Structure of French
    • English/French Comparative Grammar
    • English/French Translation
    • French Conversation
    • French for Business
    • French Culture
    • French Renaissance
    • Francophone Novels
    Read more about French Language
  • Spanish Language

    Satisfaction:

    High

    Avg Grad Salary:

    $58k

    Spanish Language

    Spanish degree programs teach students how to speak, read, and write Spanish. Some programs focus on Spanish literature and others on the study of the linguistic structure of the Spanish language. Programs that include both a literary and a linguistic component are quite common. Some schools offer specific degrees in Spanish translation and interpretation.

    Because of these concentration options, Spanish degree program courses vary. The following are some sample classes:

    • The Structure of Spanish
    • English/Spanish Comparative Grammar
    • English/Spanish Translation
    • Spanish Conversation
    • Spanish for Business
    • Hispanic Culture
    • Spanish Renaissance
    • Latin American Novels
    Read more about Spanish Language